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Summary
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Automation of IP Management
- Definition: Using digital tools (often software) to reduce manual tasks (renewal reminders, automated monitoring, etc.) and increase efficiency in managing Intellectual Property (IP) rights.
C
Classes of Nice
- Definition: An international classification (administered by WIPO) dividing products and services into 45 classes (e.g., Class 9 for software). Used when filing a trademark to define the scope of goods/services covered.
Counterfeiting
- Definition: Illicit use or imitation of a trademark, patent, or any other IP right, causing harm to the legitimate holder.
Cybersecurity
- Definition: All technical and legal means to protect data and IT systems from cyberattacks, including safeguarding official websites and domain names.
Cybersquatting
- Definition: Abusive registration of a domain name that reproduces or closely imitates an existing trademark or trade name, with the intent to profit (resale, traffic diversion) or cause harm.
D
DNS (Domain Name System)
- Definition: The system that links a domain name (e.g., ipzen.com) to its corresponding IP address. Crucial for a website’s availability and reliability.
Domain Name
- Definition: A unique address leading to a website (e.g., ipzen.com). Must be registered and renewed to maintain exclusivity and avoid cybersquatting.
Domain Name Management
- Definition: Registering, renewing, transferring, and monitoring domain names to keep them under the exclusive control of the business and protect its online identity.
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ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)
- Definition: The international organization responsible for coordinating global domain name management (TLDs) and IP address allocation.
INPI (Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle)
- Definition: The French office for filing and protecting trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. Maintains official IP registries in France.
Intellectual Property Management
- Synonyms/Variants: IP Management, IP Portfolio Management, Management of IP Rights
- Definition: A set of practices aimed at protecting, enhancing, and monitoring IP rights (trademarks, patents, designs, etc.). Involves tracking deadlines, renewals, changes, and detecting potential infringements.
Intellectual Property Management Tool
- Synonyms/Variants: IP Management Tool, IP Portfolio Management Tool, IP Asset Management Tool
- Definition: A software solution (cloud-based or on-premises) used to track and manage all IP titles (trademarks, patents, designs), with automated alerts, reporting features, and real-time updates.
Intellectual Property Software
- Synonyms/Variants: IP Software, IP Management Software, Trademark Management Software, IP Portfolio Software
- Definition: An application (SaaS or on-premises) that centralizes IP data, sends renewal alerts, monitors opposition proceedings, conducts competitive watch, etc.
Intellectual Property Software Protection
- Definition: Legal and technical measures to safeguard software (copyright, software patents where applicable, code encryption, licensing, or deposits with a trusted authority).
Intellectual Property Solutions
- Synonyms/Variants: Cloud Solution for IP, Trademark Management Solution, IP Solutions, IP Portfolio Tracking
- Definition: Services or tools (often SaaS-based) facilitating IP management from filing through monitoring. Enables online collaboration with various stakeholders (lawyers, specialized firms, etc.).
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Registration
- Definition: The official validation of a trademark by the relevant office after examination, provided there has been no successful opposition from a third party.
Renewal
- Definition: Extending the validity of an IP right (often 10 years for a trademark). Necessary to maintain continuous protection.
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Territorial Scope
- Definition: The geographic range in which a trademark is protected (national, European, international), often decided at the time of filing or via treaties (e.g., WIPO).
Trademark
- Definition: A distinctive sign (name, logo, slogan, etc.) that differentiates a company’s goods or services from competitors. Protected by filing with an office such as INPI or EUIPO.
Trademark Availability Search
- Definition: Research into national and international databases to ensure a trademark is available, avoiding conflicts with existing rights.
Trademark Filing
- Definition: The process of registering a trademark with a competent office (e.g., USPTO, INPI, EUIPO). Grants exclusive usage rights for the selected classes in a given territory.
Trademark Monitoring
- Synonyms/Variants: Trademark Watch, Online Brand Monitoring
- Definition: Active vigilance to detect any infringement (similar filings, counterfeiting, unauthorized use). May include specialized online monitoring of e-commerce platforms or social networks.
Trademark Portfolio
- Definition: The full set of trademarks owned by an individual or entity, typically managed strategically (territorial extensions, coverage in multiple classes, etc.).